It's early. The digital ink isn't even dry on Sam Darnold's Wednesday night Instagram announcement. The NFL's early-entry deadline isn't for another week and a half. Nearly a quarter of the league's teams don't currently have head coaches.

So, there's a lot that can — and will — change between now and April. For the quarterbacks, especially, the pre-draft evaluation process has barely even begun. But I believe the Browns will select Darnold with the No. 1 overall pick in April.

Both Darnold and his college crosstown rival, UCLA's Josh Rosen, announced their intentions to enter the draft via social media Wednesday. That's what kids these days do. Both are just 20 years old. Both are uber-talented, and both will be considered as the potential No. 1 overall pick. The Giants at No. 2 and the Broncos at No. 5 will be interested, too, as will other quarterback-needy teams. And there are plenty.

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